Source: NT Fire Incidents

Bushfire
Virginia Road, VIRGINIA, Bowhunters Road, HOWARD SPRINGS, Stuart Highway, HOWARD SPRINGS
Notified: 18/09/2026 15:38
Fire Type
Bushfire
Location
Virginia Road, VIRGINIA, Bowhunters Road, HOWARD SPRINGS, Stuart Highway, HOWARD SPRINGS
Current Situation
Response Underway
Status
Going
Alert Level
Watch and Act
Risks
Active fire may occur close to the roadside; A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions; Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside; Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property; Smoke from this fire may affect visibility
What to do
Enact your bushfire survival plan; Monitor conditions as they are changing; Protect yourself against the impacts of extreme heat - wear protective clothing, stay indoors if possible
Advice to the Public
For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Secure NT.
Responsible Agency
NTFRS
Last Update
18/09/2026 15:25

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